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Episodes

Artemis of the Ephesians

In this episode, Sandra Glahn joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

Sep 21, 202332 minEp. 308

Rule of the Competent

In this episode, James Hankins joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Political Meritocracy in Renaissance Italy: The Virtuous Republic of Francesco Patrizi of Siena.” Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Sep 19, 202333 minEp. 307

Woke-Proof Your Life

In this episode, Teresa Mull joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “Woke-Proof Your Life: A Handbook on Escaping Modern, Political Madness and Shielding Yourself and Your Family by Living a More Self-Sufficient, Fulfilling Life.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

Sep 14, 202331 minEp. 306

Stoics and the Modern World

In this episode, Spencer Klavan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his foreword and translations for the new book “Gateway to the Stoics: Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations, Epictetus’s Enchiridion, and Selections from Seneca’s Letters.” Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Sep 11, 202330 minEp. 305

Down with DEI

In this episode, Scott Yenor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new report on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in Alabama universities. Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Sep 07, 202326 minEp. 304

Undiscussed Unanimity

In this episode, Richard W. Garnett joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article, “Refreshing Unity on Religious Liberty.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

Sep 06, 202329 minEp. 303

Obama’s Legacy

In this episode, Jamie Glazov joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, which he edited, “Obama's True Legacy: How He Transformed America.” Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Aug 31, 202329 minEp. 302

Goodnight, Ladies

In this episode, Carrie Gress joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us.” Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Aug 29, 202332 minEp. 301

Russian Then and Now

In this episode, Judge Stephen P. Friot joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Containing History: How Cold War History Explains US–Russia Relations.” Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Aug 24, 202329 minEp. 300

From Saad to Glad

In this episode, Gad Saad joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Living the Good Life.” Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Aug 22, 202331 minEp. 299

The Sexual Revolution

In this episode, Bishop Peter J. Elliott joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Sexual Revolution: History, Ideology, Power.” Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Aug 18, 202332 minEp. 298

Renewing Education in California

In this episode, Chris Weir joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss The Camino Schools, an effort to renew California's culture through classical education. Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Aug 15, 202331 minEp. 297

Political Philosophy in Crisis

On this episode, Glenn Ellmers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Narrow Passage: Plato, Foucault, and the Possibility of Political Philosophy.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Aug 10, 202332 minEp. 296

Queer Theology

On this episode, John Murawski joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article “Queering Jesus: How It's Going Mainstream Progressive Churches and Top Divinity Schools.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Aug 07, 202333 minEp. 295

Cyber-Securing the Homeland

On this episode, Austen Givens joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Homeland Security: An Introduction.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Aug 03, 202336 minEp. 294

Natural Law in the Courts

On this episode, Hadley Arkes joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Mere Natural Law: Originalism and the Anchoring Truths of the Constitution.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 31, 202333 minEp. 293

Beauty and the Student’s Soul

On this episode, Derek Brooks joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss beauty's effect on the soul and his work at Benedictus Art providing schools with high-quality fine art reproductions. Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 27, 202330 minEp. 292

Remembering Fr. Richard John Neuhaus

In this special edition of The Editor’s Desk, editor R. R. Reno and Davida Goldman discuss Fr. Richard John Neuhaus’s life and legacy. Music by William_King and licensed via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Jul 27, 202317 minEp. 291

Understanding Gerard Manley Hopkins

On this episode, Holly Ordway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” her newly edited collection of Gerard Manley Hopkins's poems. Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 24, 202332 minEp. 290

The End of Liberalism and the Lost Man

On this episode, Chilton Williamson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The End of Liberalism.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 20, 202326 minEp. 289

The Future of Classical Civic Architecture

On this episode, Justin Shubow discusses his time as Chairman of the United States Commission of Fine Arts, as well as the future of classical design in federal architecture. Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 17, 202330 minEp. 288

Pinocchio, Princesses, and the Moral Imagination

On this episode, Vigen Guroian joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 13, 202328 minEp. 287

Jews and American Liberalism

On this episode, Juliana Geran Pilon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “An Idea Betrayed: Jews, Liberalism, and the American Left.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 10, 202336 minEp. 286

Classical Education at Hildegard College

On this episode, Matthew Smith joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the start of Hildegard College, a new site of classical Christian education in Southern California. Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 06, 202332 minEp. 285

Biblical Crime Scenes

On this episode, Bruce Becker joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “True Crimes of the Bible.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 03, 202323 minEp. 284

The Sign of the Cross

On this episode, Bert Ghezzi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Sign of the Cross.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 29, 202328 minEp. 283

Scriptural Solace

On this episode, Cornelius Plantinga joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Under the Wings of God: Twenty Biblical Reflections for a Deeper Faith.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 27, 202331 minEp. 282

Word and Silence

On this episode, Fr. Hans Boersma joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Pierced by Love: Divine Reading with the Christian Tradition.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 22, 202333 minEp. 281

Bishop Barron on the Old Testament

On this episode, Bishop Robert Barron joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Great Story of Israel.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 20, 202327 minEp. 280

Spreading a New Catholic Curriculum

On this episode, Dale Ahlquist joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Chesterton Academy and his long appreciation for G. K. Chesterton. Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 15, 202331 minEp. 279
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